About the Event
Derby Market Hall will host the Derby Heritage Beer Festival for the first time this autumn.
In partnership with Derby CAMRA.
Derby Market Hall is preparing to host the Derby Heritage Beer Festival for the first time this autumn.
The event, in partnership with Derby CAMRA, will showcase an impressive selection of over one hundred cask ales, keg beers, ciders, and perries from Wednesday 14 October to Saturday 17 October.
The festival aims to champion the best of the region, featuring standout local producers alongside award-winning breweries from across the UK and beyond.
Music & Entertainment
Live entertainment will be featured throughout the event, with a full programme of performers to be confirmed closer to the date.
Wednesday 14 October
Becki Sings (soloist) – 2–2:30pm
Sticky Bones Jones (soloist) – 3–4pm
Evening artist TBC
Skarantinos (ska and reggae band) – 8.30-10pm
Thursday 15 October
The Desperate Cowboys (trio) - 2–2:30pm
Henry John & Milly Ayesha (duo) – 3–4pm
Paul Tabor’s songbook (you choose the music) - 7–8pm
Strange Days (pop, rock & motown covers band) - 8.30-10pm
Friday 16 October
Wheels of Empire (duo) – 1:30–2pm
Leah Wilcox (soloist) – 2:15–2:45pm
Carl North Band (band) – 3–4pm
Cain Paisley (acoustic covers) – 7-8pm
New Cranes (folk rock band) - 8.30–10pm
Saturday 17 October
Movember Shanty Bouys choir (various times)
G2S choir (various times)
Donovylan (60’s/70’s acoustic covers) – 7-8pm
Peashooter (classic pop & rock covers band) - 8.30–10pm
Session times
Public session times for Derby Heritage Beer Festival are 5pm until 10pm on Wednesday, and 12noon until 10pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Participants will be issued with a wristband to show they are ticket holders.
Tickets
Tickets are available to book online now via Tckty.
Admission to the festival is £6 for non-CAMRA members, while CAMRA members enjoy free entry upon presenting a valid membership card. Find out more about joining CAMRA.
All ticket holders are required to pay a £3 refundable glass deposit at the time of booking, which will be fully refunded when the glass is returned.
Alternatively, customers can purchase tickets in-person at the Derby LIVE Sales and Information Centre located at 19 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU; or at the Derby LIVE stall at Derby Market Hall. Tickets will also be available on the door, subject to capacity.
Event photo courtesy of Pictoria Pictures.
Dates & Times
Derby Heritage Beer Festival
Wed 14 Oct 2026, 5pm - 10pm
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 12pm - 10pm
Fri 16 Oct 2026, 12pm - 10pm
Sat 17 Oct 2026, 12pm - 10pm
Location
Derby Market Hall
Derby Market Hall, Tenant Street, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE1 2DB
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